The second edition of the Pharmacist’s Guide to Lipid Management offers the latest information on the science and practice of lipidology. Pharmacists caring for patients with lipid disorders will find this expanded new edition a great resource for advancing their knowledge of the pathophysiology—as well as the current practices and controversies surrounding the assessment and management—of lipid disorders.
The book is divided into 12 chapters covering the following content:
- Pathophysiology of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Evaluation and Treatment of the Adult Patient
- Advanced Lipid Testing and Biomarkers in Lipid Management
- Reducing Coronary Heart Disease Risk Through Lifestyle Modification
- Pharmacology of Lipid-Lowering Medications
- Emerging Therapies for the Management of Lipid Abnormalities
- Landmark Clinical Trials and Other Relevant Publications
- Special Patient Populations
- Systematic Management of Lipid Disorders in Pharmaceutical Care
- Noninvasive Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Adherence With Lipid-Lowering Therapies
- Dyslipidemia Case Studies
Pharmacists as well as other health care professionals caring for patients with lipid disorders will find the Pharmacist’s Guide to Lipid Management a comprehensive, practical, and valuable resource on the subject matter.
More information on the Pharmacist’s Guide to Lipid Management, available in print and eBook formats, is available at www.accp.com/bookstore/TH_02PGLM.aspx.